Recap: 2024/25 Capstone Lecture with Dr. Josephine Chiu-Duke
On March 6, 2025, in honor of longtime Professor of Chinese Intellectual History, Dr. Josephine Chiu-Duke, the Department of Asian Studies held its first Capstone Lecture – a series established to recognize the Department professors’ retirement from teaching. As doors opened for Dr. Chiu-Duke’s eagerly anticipated and featured lecture on Taiwan Democracy and the Chinese […]
Turning Scholarships into Global Experiences: Scholarship Opportunities in Taiwan and Three CLP Students’ Unforgettable Study Abroad Semesters
Have you considered studying in a Chinese-speaking country but don’t know where to start, or are you concerned about the cost of tuition and living expenses in a foreign country? Here’s a great opportunity for enthusiastic students like you to study in Taiwan with a scholarship, potentially saving you a significant amount of money while […]
Embracing Wisdom and Renewal: Highlights from the 2025 Celebration of the Year of the Snake
To honour the commencement of the Lunar New Year celebrations in 2025, the UBC Department of Asian Studies and the UBC Alma Mater Society (AMS) came together for yet another year of collaboration to celebrate the Year of the Snake! Hosted on January 29, the event featured an enriching program and engaging festivities all throughout […]
How We Mastered Chinese: Tips from Learners
On the 24th of January 2025, Chinese learners from all across the UBC community with various cultural backgrounds, and levels of Chinese language ability came together on Zoom, united with a shared love of language learning, to glean some new tips and tricks from their peers on how to improve their study methods, engaging with […]
An Invitation to UBC UCCS 3MT 2025 Semi-finals | February 1-28, 2025
The Chinese Language Program in the Department of Asian Studies, UBC, is pleased to announce that UBC Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies (UCCS 3MT 2025, Semifinals) is to be held on Canvas from February 1-28, 2025. You are most cordially invited to self-enroll in the Canvas website of UBC UCCS 3MT 2025 by clicking on […]
Swim Upstream: 2024 Asian Studies Language Symposium on Innovative Practice in Learning Outcome, Teaching Pedagogy, and Student Engagement in University Language Courses
On December 13, 2024, the inaugural Asian Studies Language Symposium brought together educators and experts from the Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Japanese Language Programs for a truly inspiring event. With the theme Swim Upstream, the symposium pushed the boundaries of traditional language teaching, emphasizing student engagement, creative pedagogy, and meaningful learning outcomes. The event was […]
Going Global: Insights from Isidora’s Exchange at FDU
Hear from Isidora about her Go Global exchange experience at Fudan University!
UBC Asian Studies Class of 2024 Fall Graduates Yearbook
Congratulations, UBC Asian Studies Class of 2024 Fall!
Going Global: Insights from Rebecca’s Exchange at PKU
Hear from Rebecca about her Go Global exchange experience at Peking University!
Practice Makes Perfect: Introducing the CLP In-Person Oral Practice Project
In the bustling academic landscape of the University of British Columbia, the Chinese Language Program (CLP) offers a haven of immersive learning where language transcends grammar drills and vocabulary lists. Among its transformative initiatives, the In-Person Oral Practice (OP) Project stands as a testament to the power of human connection, bringing spoken Chinese to life […]